OUR MISSION:Neighbors teaching neighbors about home and self defense.Organizing homeowners and taxpayers into a political force.All volunteer. We NEVER ask for money.

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Metro Crime Comm. Pres. Rafael Goyeneche to speak

Will address HDF on Tuesday, April 3rd, 7PM The public is invited. Come to "The Morning Call" - in City Park

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A Full House for Treasurer John Schroder

HDF Founder Mike Weinberger presents State Treasurer John Schroder with a Certificate of Appreciation as over 100 HDF members look on during our March meeting. Students who took our free firearm classes also spoke, as shown below.

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Lopinto, Fortunato at HDF Candidate Forum

Above, Candidate John Fortunato, Moderator Jeff Crouere, HDF founder Mike Weinberger and Sheriff Joe Lopinto at our candidate forum, which drew over 125 attendees. Below, some pics of the many HDF members at the forum.

City Council Candidate Seth Bloom spoke in November and received a certificate of appreciation from our founder, Mike Weinberger. Other speakers were Bill Stumpf, Jamal Melancon, one of Bill's students, Judge Nicole Sheppard, Libba McHenry and Activist Ron Sevin.

Many HDF members spoke about their volunteer activities and our classes. Above are Jack, Bill, Ron and Roy. Below them are Lynn and Kaye, and below those two ladies is a picture of the packed room, and a few happy members.

Antwine Williams says our firearm classes are EASY !

Troy Henry signs Honest Citizen Pledge

At left, Troy Henry received a Certificate of Appreciation from our founder, Mike Weinberger. He signed our Honest Citizen Pledge. Below, Gino Ascani received our "Hero of Home Defense Award," attendees enjoying beignet, Margaret spoke, Willmarine won a raffle, Judy and Jerry Newman with a friend, Andre Lugo with a friend, Colleen Wood spoke, as did Anna Vollenweider.

Below: Bryan Lagarde of the "Project Nola Camera System" spoke to us in August

Above, Bryan Lagarde is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from HDF Founder Mike Weinberger. Below, Glenda and Kaye speak about their firearm class experience, Charlie McGrath talks about the class he is teaching with Morris Gray in August, and two happy attendees sitting next to the new issue of the Crime Safety Reporter newspaper.

At our July meeting Michael Bagneris, on the right, said that honest citizens who defend themselves during a criminal attack are entitled to the benefit of the doubt, and he endorsed HDF's Honest Citizen Pledge. He was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by HDF founder Mike Weinberger. Below: Peggy talks about her firearm class, Mike talks about getting eight bulls eyes in the class he took, and Judy explained the work she did in the legislature that preserved our right of self defense.

YET ANOTHER VICTORY IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE ! About 30 HDF members went to Baton Rouge recently and stopped the passage of a bad law that would have limited your self defense rights if someone breaks into your home. Read about their victory here. Congratulations to our activists ! ( You can also read about our 2016 and 2014 victories. )

OUR MISSION: Neighbors teaching neighbors about home and self defense - and organizing, so that our voices are heard. All volunteer, we never ask for money.

,Above: DA Cannizzaro, who spoke at our May meeting, recieves a Certificate of Appreciation from our founder, Mike Weinberger. Pictured below: Happy attendees, some reading our city's newest newspaper, the Crime Safety Reporter. Below that: Trish talks about the firearm class she attended, and Gage Counts, the newspaper's Managing Editor, explains the mission of the paper while holding a few copies.

Senator Danny Martiny spoke to us in April

State Senator Danny Martiny (on the right) spoke to HDF in April and was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by our founder, Mike Weinberger. Pictured below: Belinda talks about the firearm class she attended, as does Sean and Rick. Bill discussed firearm safety. Carol helped with the raffle - and a lucky raffle winner gets her prize.

Rep Stephanie Hilferty spoke to HDF in March

Rep Hilferty is presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by our founder, Mike Weinberger. At the same meeting, pictured below: Marlin talked about firearm safety, Penny discussed the Right of Self Defense, Carol helped with the raffle, and Charlie reported on his meeting with members of the legislature.

Cameron Henry's Feb. talk was impressive !

Rep Cameron Henry, pictured above with our founder, Mike Weinberger, spoke on February 7th and really impressed us with his grasp of State Government. If only we had twenty more like him our state would be in much better shape. Below, Dr. Tom Kennedy and his wife Mary talk about their experience at our firearm classes, Charlie McGrath speaks about his upcoming meeting with key legislators, and raffle fun.

Jan 3rd packed house for Stacy Head.

Above, Council Member Stacy Head with our founder, Mike Weinberger. Below, members Kennedy and Anna talk about their experience at our firearm classes.

Below: Elbert Guillory's talk to over 120 HDF members during December a big hit !

Also on December 6th, from left to right, starting at the top, Janae discussed her firearm class, Margret modeled a cotton shoulder holster, Roy made a few points, Morris Gray spoke, Penny helped with the raffle and a partial group pic.

Our Mission: Neighbors teaching neighbors about home and self defense - - and organizing, so that our voices are heard.----------------------------------------------------------------

Above, a full house when Ronal Serpas spoke at our monthly meeting, on July 5th.

On the left. Ronal Serpas with our founder, Mike Weinberger. On the right, new member Carol McGrath describes how easy and fun it was taking a firearm class.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Col. Rob Maness, pictured above with our founder, Mike Weinberger, spoke at our May meeting. He signed the "Honest Citizen Pledge" and really delighted the crowd.

At our May meeting we honored members who fought for The Right of Self Defense in the State Legislature, such as Calvin Alexander and Lee Ann Rorex. Calvin and Lee Ann are shown below receiving their Citizen Activist Awards from our founder, Mike Weinberger.

As well as Calvin and Lee Ann, we also honored six other members with Citizen Activist Awards. They are (left to right, top row first): Roy Richardson, Ricky Oubre, Ron Sevin, John Black, Allan Boggs and Norman Castillo.

VICTORY, VICTORY ! !

Here is a picture of our Citizen Activists in Baton Rouge. Go to the "Big Victory" page to learn the details of their accomplishment. At our May meeting we presented them with Citizen Activist Awards.

U.S. Attorney Ken Polite (standing, at far left) gave a great talk and filled the entire room at our January meeting. Above is a picture of part of the crowd, which was standing room only. Below is a pic of our founder, Mike Weinberger, presenting Ken with our "Hero of Home Defense Award."

State Senator Elbert Guillory urges members to take defensive firearm lessons so they can defend themselves against violent criminals. Mike Weinberger then presented the Senator, who has already won our "Hero of Home Defense Award," with an HDF "Certificate of Lifelong Friendship."

Metro Crime Comm. Pres.Goyeneche spoke in Nov.

Members listen carefully to Mr. Goyeneche at our November meeting. The pic below shows Rafael with our founder, Mike Weinberger.

State Treasurer Kennedy abig hit at October's meeting

Treasurer Kennedy (center) at our October meeting. Jeff Crouere is on the left and Mike Weinberger on the right.

New members ask for FREE defensive firearm classes

One of the new members who signed up for a free defensive firearm class.

We are a multi-racial group that aids honest citizens, such as Rev. W.L.T. Littleton of the Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, pictured right, when they have to defend themselves against criminals.